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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

5

Regular minor sports action with Jets Wolf Hounds and Hot Shots

Tuesday and Thursday games feature Wolf Hounds and Jets tie 7 2 with Hounds Otterbein and A Wood each scoring two runs. Hot Shots dominate with 13 runs, Jets 9 6 over Muckers. Earlier June 14 Wolf Hounds 9 Muckers 5 Hot Shots 12 Jets 3. June 9 Muckers 9 Hot Shots 5 Jets 7 Wolf Hounds 5.

Jets Wolf Hounds Muckers Hounds Stewart Emmerson Brown Wilds Mason Otterbein A. Wood B. Andrewa Stu Menar Tripp Ludrick Fryer Wilson Johnston J. Lindgay Marshall Hot Shota Ranney Agnew Whitehouse Mackenzie Nightingale Churchill Lambert Halliday Braida Jim Lindsay Wolfe Hounds

Do Your Best Cub Scouts Meet At Blue Springs

The last Cub meeting of the year gathered A and B Cub Packs with Scouts to Blue Springs Scout Reserve. An 11 car convoy carried Cubs and Scouts from the Scout Hall. Scouts led by David Dits and Roy Kirkness built the camp fire and lunch while Akela Murray Scayne and Balog Wensley guided Cubs through outdoor games. The evening ended with a skit songs and hot dogs and chocolate milk. Cubs may attend one of two August weekend camps seven miles south of Acton Milton. Applications due mid July from the Cubmaster.

Blue Springs David Ditls Roy Kirkness Akela Murray Scayne Balog Lene Wensley Acton Milton

Ida Archibald Bride-to-be Honored by Friends

A bridal shower for Ida Archibald of Beardmore Office was held at Mrs. Alex Orr’s home. About 25 neighbors attended the gathering for Ida’s upcoming marriage to Donald Matthews. Gifts were exchanged, a music contest encouraged bride advice, and many best wishes were offered.

Ida Archibald Beardmore Alex Orr Donald Matthews W. Little C. ‘Pickett W. Knight Archibald Orr A. Wilkinson C. Pickett Ida

Burns Church Women Host Erin Missionary Society

On Wednesday evening Ospringe Ladies' Aid entertained the Women's Missionary Society of Burns Church Erin at Mrs Klooster's home. Over 30 ladies attended with Devotional by Mrs Ginclair and reports from the secretary. Plans for July anniversary entertainment were discussed. The Erin ladies performed a program including organ solo Jean Abbott duet McGill Justice Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd solo God hath not promised by Mrs Smith net by McGill Justice Alone. The meeting closed with Blest be the Tie that Binds and prayer by Mrs Wiant. A luncheon and social hour followed.

Ospringe Ladies’ Aid Women’s Missionary Society Burn’s Church Erin Jean Abbott

Local residents host and visit across towns this weekend

Miss Thompson of Clinton visits Miss A Mainprize. Master Dean Lemon returns from Belleville for summer holidays. Jack Stewart and family from Hamilton visit J J Stewart. Stewart Sinclair back in Guelph General Hospital for recovery. Amos Mason convalescing at home after hospital stay. William Landsborough returns after two weeks with Leavens family in Fonthill. Stanley Cripps family and Ada Franklin visit J A Morris in St Catharines. John Mawat vacationing in Quebec City and Montreal. Ruth McLellan son, Gwen Davenport, Isobel Allen of Toronto visit Dills. Elmer Terry and Ron Book of Brantford visit. George Pearce of Burford and T Bennett visit. J B Chalmers returns from two weeks in Grand Rapids for Spanish-American War veterans reunion. oldest veteran in attendance. E E Wson of Oil Springs visiting parental home with Fred McArthur. Attended funeral of grandmother Hannah McArthur in Toronto.

J. B. Chalmers Grand Rapids Mich E. E.wson Oil Springs Fred McArthur Hannah McArthur Toronto

Local outages and repairs reported across Warren Grove area

Power shut off Sunday morning due to work at a distributing station in Warren Grove. Roads graded and ditches repaired while storm damage and hail affected homes and trees in the region. Fire, school, and church updates noted along with local business improvements on Mill Street and community activities.

Warren Grove

Sunday Talk by Miss Ruth Tillman at United Church

Miss Ruth Tillman spoke to the Woman's Missionary Society at United Church Sunday morning. The Newfoundland missionary and preacher discussed the CGLT church camps and teen education. Upon her return she will represent the province in mission work after six years in her former charge.

Ruth Tillman Woman's Missionary Society of the United Church C.G LT Miss Tillman Newfoundland

Col Beardmore's Daughter Weds Edward Larkin in Mono Mills

The wedding of Margaret Torrance Beardmore to Edward Montague Larkin was held at St John’s church Mono Mills with Rev. Lloyd G McFarlane officiating. The bride, a OAC Guelph graduate, wore lotus white tulle and Alencon lace, and the couple departed for Bermuda after a Yellow Briar reception.

Acton Col Torrance Beardmore Niven Beardmore St. John’s Church Mono Mills Margaret Torrance Beardmore Edward Montague Larkin Edward Larkin Larkin Dublin Ireland Lloyd G. McFarlyane

June Bride Chooses Chantilly Lace and Tulle

A June wedding at St. Josephs church joined Margaret Patricia Duval and John South with a double ring ceremony. Rev W J Morgan officiated as family and friends witnessed the dress in Chantilly lace and tulle, with a cascade of red roses and stephanotis.

St. Joseph's Church Margaret Patricia Duval W. Duval John—South M. South Milton Pauline Papillon Marlene South Yvonne Duval Donald South Wilfred Duval Acton Rino Braidan Ronald Papillon I Adresa South Eee

Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Roundup

Family notices report births at Guelph General Hamilton General and Toronto hospitals. Obituaries mention Clare Howard and Colin MacPherson with funeral details and memorials in Guelph Acton and Toronto areas.

Holiday Barn Dance at Sunny Night in Elora

Coming events announce a June 30 barn dance in Elora featuring King Ganam and his Band. Oggie headlines this coast to coast fiddle star show with dancing from 9:90 to 1:00 am. Advance tickets two dollars per couple or one twenty five at door. Gunny View Farm sells tickets. mail orders available.

King Ganam Canada Star Af

Real Estate Acton Area House For Cash

Six room home with hardwood floors water system pressure system three piece bath kitchen cabinets and sink built in cupboards tiled floor and garage. large garden with shrubs and trees cash required two thousand two hundred contact John Jr Kingshott Brokers Rockwood phone 177 or 48

Acton John Jr Kingshott Rein’ St Rockwood

Livestock Auction Listing Sells Pigs Cattle and Calves

Saturday sale features brood sows York sows and thrifty young pigs. Several ready-for-breeding cows including Hereford Jersey crosses and roan, white, brindle cattle, plus a red calf and black Angus bull. Cash settlement with clerk. buyer pays highest bid. informer sales guarantee. Auctioneer: Baptie.

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